8 ^ ^< 



PRICE, 



6 CENTS. 




NdndtuckSilk CD. 



FLORENCE ETCHINC; SILK. 




PREPARED EXPRESSLY FOI? ART DESIGNS IN OUTLINE. 



This silk lias. a soft 
finisli ; it will not split 
or fray in working, and 
is (liiral)If both in color 
and " textin'c. It can 
bt-'olilaincd in the fol- 
Idwing colitrs. in \ari 
ous shades, \i/.. ; ScarlcL, I'ink, ("anlinal, ( iariu't, I crra-Cotta. 
Fre'n,c;h Blue, i'cacock IJlue, IJrown. Old ( iol(.l,' ( hccn, Yellow 
arid (^liye ; also in F.lark. lUiie White and Cream White. 

It is made in Iwo sixes. No. 500 and No. looo, coarse and 

line respectively, calculated to In; nsed accord in<j; to the nature 

of the design and weight of material on whic'h the ^ame is to-be 

executed. 

;•; A great varjcty of pallerns read\- stamped on linen, wool and 

. silk inaferials, suitable for Tidies, 1 )oylics. Splashers, Tea ■Cosies. 

'I'able ('overs,. and other useful and fancy articles, can now be 

found in the fancy-goods stores at moderate ibices,. Designs 

for etching are also stamikMl to order at all the stamping rooms. 

. The needlework is not diflicult, and the beauty of the lvt( h- 

ings, when \Vrought in a color* of .suitable contrasf with the 

groimd work, gives this kind of fancy work great popularity. 

T'he iNo. 500' is suitalile for embroidering initials or monggrams 
on pocket handkerchiefs. Il is also an e\c<Hent sewing silk, and 
niay be used on the machine for fancv stitching, oidinary sewing 
silk of this si/e not being r<adily foimd in colors. 

in using this silk in wcTi-k requiring washing, cho(')sc lilack. 
I'.rown, r.lue, OI<l Cold, Crold. Yellow or I'ink. ratiier than Car- 
dinal or ( larnet, as with careKss washing the' red dves are apt lo 
"run." 

With due care. h(«ve\er, this is easily i)revented. I,et llic 
article be washed /^lickly. ;uid then immediately extract the 
water l)y rolling it in ^i crash towel, not aUowiiigany ])art of the 
embroidered design, when wet. to come in contact with othrr 
])ortions of the ground on which it. is wot'ked. 



HOW TO USE 



Florence Knitting Silk, 



No. 5 




) FLORENCE, MASS., 

itoi^ottjc:k: silic co. 




BOSTO' 

Wright & Potter Printing Comp.a.ny, i8 Post Office Square. 
1883. 



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Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1S33, 

By the NoNorucK Silk Company, 
in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Wasliington. 



INTRODUCTION. 



JHo. 5. 



"POPULAR demand for our publications on knitting, induces us to offer 
No. 5 in our series. 

The contents of this number consist of rules for laces, mittens, and fancy 
designs suitable for stockings or mittens. 

For tables of rules for stockings for ladies, misses and children, our 
readers are referred to No. 4 in this series. In that edition the subject is 
fully treated in every detail. 

These rules have all been prepared by a person of large experience, 
employed solely by us for this work, whose designs have been specially 
engraved for this edition by the most competent artists. 

Under the proper heads will be found such suggestions as long expe- 
rience with the subject of which we treat enables us to furnish. 

It has not been our purpose in any of our publications to offer instruc- 
tion in the first steps of the art of knitting, as we assume that those who 
will seek guidance from the pages of these books, will have already ad- 
vanced beyond that point in their domestic education. We advise those 
who have never received the primary lessons in knitting to learn at once 
from some friend, and thereby realize that it is a recreation that may be 
indulged in and enjoyed at any moment when rest from more laborious 
work is required. 

In a popular work, by Celia Thaxter, entitled "Among the Isles of 
Shoals," the author, in speaking of the loneliness of a residence on those 
islands in winter, uses these words : " No woman need ever have a 
vacant minute, there are so many pleasant, useful things she may, and had 
better do. Blessed be the man who invented knitting ! (I never heard 
that a woman invented this or any other art.) It is the most charming and 
picturesque of quiet occupations, leaving the knitter free to . . . talk or 



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think, while steadily and surely beneath the flying lingers the comfortable 
stocking grows." 

We do not agree with this author in her opinion of woman's capacity for 
invention. She, however, like many others of her sex, has evidently 
learned that knitting is positively a restful and pleasing occupation, requir- 
ing but little physical exertion or mental api)lication. For this reason it 
has become a fashion to carry Florence Knitting Silk to the summer 
resorts, there to be knit into stockings, while the knitter chats with friends 
on the hotel veranda. Under such circumstances it will be found that this 
accomplishment has an additional value in case of a stormy day. 

Economical mothers have learned that hand-knit stockings from Flor- 
ence Silk are not only the most elegant in appearance when worn, but are 
really the cheapest, owing to their great durability, and the fact that they 
retain their beauty of color and texture after repeated washings. 

But it is not alone in stockings that the skill of the knitter is displayed, 
as with the advent of Florence Knitting Silk came the fashion of wearing 
hand-knit silk mittens; and here again the combined advantages of 
warmth, beauty and durability are obtained. 

It will be observed that with each of our rules for lace edgings, we 
state the amount of silk required for producing any given quantity of 
these trimmings, which, owing to their cheapness, and the fact that they 
may be washed without injury, are desirable for flannel garments of any 
color for women or children. 



Hints to Purchasers of Knitting Silk. 



THE title of this book indicates the name of the silk you require for the 
best work with these instructions. 

Florence Knitting Silk is made of the best quality of pure silk the mar- 
ket affords, prepared by combing in a manner similar to that adopted in 
the preparation of fine wools when intended for knitting purposes. It is 
only\x\. this way that the peculiar "soft finish," so noticeable in all silk 
threads bearing the Florence brand, is obtained. Silk knitting yarns made 
by combing are very uniform in size. They have a rick subdued lustre, 
which is fully preserved, and even increased, by frequent washings. It is 
our purpose to offer the Florence Silk in no shade which will not bear 
reasonable washing without impairing its beauty of color. 

Florence Knitting Silk is always sold in one-half ounce balls. It is made 
in two sizes: No. 300 (coarse) and No. 500 (fine). In buying see that 
the brand Florence is plainly stamped in one end of the wood on which 
the silk is wound. Both sizes can be obtained in any of the following colors, 
viz.: black; cardinal; scarlet; sultan; light, medium and dark garnet; 
pink; flesh; terra-cotta; light and medium blue ; French blue; medium 
and dark navy; light, medium and dark peacock blue; turquoise blue; 
cadet blue; straw; bright yellow; gold; old gold; blue white; cream 
white; tan; fawn; drab; steel; slate; gray; light, medium and dark 
brown; seal brown; olive brown; invisible green; olive green in five 
shades; royal purple; lavender; pearl and cherry. The No. 300 size can 
also be had in shaded olive green, in shaded scarlet and in shaded blue. 

We mention below a few of the many elegant articles which may be 
cheaply made of this silk, and the approximate quantity required for 
each, viz. : 



Gents' Half Hose, . 

Ladies' Stockings, small. 

Ladies' Stockings, large. 

Ladies' Mittens, 

Gents' Mittens, 

Wristers, .... 

Baby's Socks, 

Baby's Hood, crocheted or knitted, according to size, from 

Baby's Sack, crocheted or knitted, 

Purse, crocheted or knitted, . 



Ounces. 

3 
4 
I 

k 

i to I 

2 



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Edgings, according to widtli and weight; see rules for same. 
Note. — No directions are given in this work for either hoods or sacks. 
Many of our readers are familiar, doubtless, with methods for producing 
these articles in fine wool yarns, and the same methods may be adopted 
with our silk of similar size. Hoods, when crocheted of No. 500 Florence 
Knitting Silk and nicely lined with satin, are warm, elegant and durable. 

CAUTION. 

Ladies are cautioned against all imitations of Florence Knitting 
Silk, but more particularly those having a high gloss, as, notwithstanding 
their attractive surface appearance, they are invariably uneven in size, 
hard and wiry in finish, and lose most of their lustre, and often their color, 
in the first wash. 

These imitations are offered by makers of sewing silk who have neither 
the experience nor the machinery required for making genuine knitting 
silk. Our readers, if using any of the nondescript yarns, or so-called 
knitting silks which we caution them against, although otherwise following 
the rules laid down in this book, will have no one to blame but them- 
selves, if they meet with failure in trying to do good work. To do good 
work, one must have the best silk. To obtain the best, buy only the Flor- 
ence Knitting Silk. Brilliancy and durability of color, smoothness and 
evenness of size in thread, with softness of finish and freedom from all del- 
eterious dyestuffs, are the qualities which have established the reputation 
of the Florence, as the only Knitting Silk which has met with favorable 
consideration. It is for sale by dealers in fine fancy goods everywhere. 
Ask for it, and do not allow substitutes to be iaiposed upon you. 

Washing. 

In washing articles made from Florence Silk, use a moderate amount 
of Castile Soap, thoroughly dissolved in tepid water. Extract the water 
by rolling and twisting in a coarse crash towel, after which put in good 
form and dry without exposure to the sun. 

Edgings. 

Lace edgings knit from the No. 500 (fine) silk, are less expensive than 
those knit from the No. 300 (coarse) silk, and are to be preferred in most 
cases. 

Use No. 19 needles for No. 500 silk, and No. 16 needles for No. 300 
silk, when knitting these trimmings. 

All the rules given in this book for mittens are based upon an estimate 
pf 16 stitches to each inch in width for No. 19 needles, with No. 300 



DF KNITTING- SILK, 



Florence Knitting Silk. The calculation is for medium knitting, neither 
very close nor very loose. 

SPECIAL NOTICE. 

Casting on stitches should not be done with silk doubled, for that 
method makes a non-elastic edge for stockings or mittens, making it diffi- 
cult to draw them on. A better method for silk, owing to its great 
strength, is to " knit on " the stitches from a single thread, thus obtaming 
a strong edge as elastic as other portions of the work. 

To " knit on " stitches, tie a loop in the end of silk, and slip it on the 
left hand needle. Into this loop thrust the right hand needle, throw 
thread over, and form a stitch which place on the left hand needle. In 
this stitch form another, continuing this operation until the desired number 
of stitches is obtained. 

In knitting either cotton or wool a good knitter will not join the ends 
of her thread by tying a knot, and with silk it should never be done. 
The ends may be joined so that no blemish will appear on the right side 
of the work, by lapping them three inches and knitting five stitches with 
double thread, leaving the ends on the wrong side. If in knitting the 
Florence Silk, it is occasionally found to be already joined by tying, be 
sure to cut out the knots and proceed in the manner recommended above. 
Do not cut off the ends on the back side of the work; they do no harm 
and are not seen. 

Crocheting. 

We make no attempt to describe this useful and bewitching kind of 
work; but offer this suggestion to those who understand it — that Florence 
Knitting Silk is a material not to be overlooked in this connection. 
Wherever split zephyr, Shetland or other similar fine wool or worsted yarns 
are used for any crocheted article, such as shawls, hoods, sacks, nubias, 
clouds, &c., &c., not only the beauty, but the durability of the work is 
greatly increased by the introduction of stripes or edges (or both) of 
Florence Knitting Silk. If the wool be coarse use No. 300 silk, otherwise 
use No. 500. 

Embroidery, &c. 

Excellent embroidery may be done with Florence Knitting Silk. It is 
also a superior article for fringe or tassels, as it does not untwist, as do 
most silks used for these purposes. In short, there are few kinds of fancy 
work in which this knitting silk may not be utilized with economy, and 
without sacrifice of beauty or durability. 



B HINTS TD PURCHASERS 

Fancy Patterns. 

The fancy patterns described in this work, will be found of great value 
in knitting mittens or stockings. The descriptions are clear, and, if 
strictly followed, there can be no failure to reproduce the designs, thus 
adding much beauty to these articles. For stockings knit in fancy stitches 
either size of silk may be used with beautiful results, but greater satisfac- 
tion will doubtless be obtained by those who have the time to perform 
the extra work required, if the finer size (No. 500) be used. We would 
not, however, have our readers lose sight of the advantage to be gained 
in the use of the coarser size (No. 300) owing to its greater warmth, 
which is an important consideration in our cool climate at most seasons of 
the year. 

It will be observed that at the bottom, and on the right hand side of 
many of the cuts showing sections of work in fancy stich, there are dotted 
lines. These lines show where the pattern as described begins and leaves 
off To illustrate : suppose that the perpendicular line a and the horizon- 
tal line b were extended into the cut, the point where they would inter- 
sect at right angles is the point where our description begins; and the 
point where the perpendicular line c and the horizontal line d would inter- 
sect at right angles, if extended into the cut, is the point where our 
description ends. In other words, the angle of the lines a b marks the 
first stitch of the first round, and the angle of the lines c d the last stitch 
of last round. 

This explanation is offered to prevent any confusion in the minds of 
knitters of small experience, as in many of the cuts the designs are 
shown repeated one or more times each way. 

It will be found practical to use any of the patterns in the top of stock- 
ings, introducing the fancy work entirely around the same, or plain work 
may be adopted for the upper portion, and the fancy pattern may be con- 
fined to the front of ankle and the instep; in the latter case, plain work will 
be introduced in a portion of each round, and all those stitches used in the 
repetitions of the fancy design must be placed on the first and second 
needles, and those required for the plain portion of the work on the third 
needle. Then, in knitting, the same instructions are to be followed (with 
the exception of the plain work at back of ankle and bottom of foot) in 
every round as laid down in the several rules. 

With these suggestions, we leave our readers to discover many other 
uses for the numerous designs herein presented, confident that no one will 
be disappointed in the result, if strict attention is paid to our instructions in 
their use. 

NONOTUCK SILK CO., 

FLORENCE, MASS. 



DF KNITTINGr SILK, 



SILK UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS 

FOR GENTLEMEN. 

The attention of those persons who wish to promote health and 
comfort is invited to the advantages this underwear has over that made 
from other materials. 

Manufactured from strictly pure "soft finish" silk, which is entirely 
free from any dyestuff or other foreign substance which might cause 
irritation; without seams, and trimmed in a superior manner, a degree 
of comfort and protection from cold is obtained in its use not to be had 
in garments of any other material. 

Silk underclothing has Jong been recommended by eminent physicians 
for its warmth and its magnetic quality. 

Silii is a non-conductor of heat ; and, if worn next to the skin promotes 
an even temperature of the body, not suddenly lowered when passing into 
a colder atmosphere. Undergarments made of it seem much lighter than 
woollen ones of like weight, but are less cumbersome to the wearer; at 
the same time they afford much better protection. 

For further particulars as to size, price, &c., &c., send address to us, and 
receive free by mail our descriptive circular on this subject. 

NONOTUCK SILK CO., 

FLORENCE, MASS. 



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ID HDW TU USE 

HOW TO USE 

-^tcpLORENCE Knitting Silk;!^ 



Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms used in giving 
Directions. 

K — Means knit plain. 

N — Is to narrow, and means to knit two stitches together. 

p — Means to purl or seam. 

P N — Means to purl or seam two stitches together. 

S & B — Is to slip and bind, and means to slip one stitch knit the 
next, and pass the slipped stitch over. 

TTO — Means thread thrown over as if you were about to purl. 

S — Is to slip the stitch off without knitting. 

Round. When the work is done with four needles in a tubular web, 
this expression describes one circuit of the web from the first stitch of the 
first needle to the last stitch of the third needle inclusive. 

Row. This term is made use of only when the work is done on two 
needles in a flat web. 

Repeat. This word, following a description of round or row, means 
that the same work is to be done again, not only once, but throughout the 
round or row. In other places the word implies a repetition of all rows or 
rounds preceding it in that rule. 

Position of Needles. The needle where the round begins we style 
the first; those which follow the second and third, and that needle which is 
out of the work (seldom referred to in our rules), we call the fourth. As 
they are constantly changing places, it is evident that it is ihe posHioii of 
the needle, rather than the needle itself, which is spoken of. 

Cast Off. This is done by knitting two stitches, passing the first 
one over the second, and repeating as required. 

To knit a stitch crossed is to pass the needle into the stitch on the right- 
hand side instead of the left, the rest of the operation being the same as 
knitting plain. 

Cast On. Tor explanation, see remarks under head of special notice 
on page 7. 

[*** One or more stars are used, sometimes as a marginal reference, 
but more frequently they mark a point which is referred to ngain m the 
same or some other rule.] 



FLORENCE KNITTIN& SILK, 11 



DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING. 



RULE 1. 



LACE EDGING. (Fig. i.) 

Cast on ig stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, s I, k I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, k i, tto, k i, tto, k i, p 2, k 2, tto 
twice, n, tto twice, k 2. 

2d row, k 3, p I, k 2, p I, k 4, p 5, k 2, p 5, k I. 

3d row, s I, k I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, k 2, tto, k i, tto, k 2, p 2, k 9. 

4th row, k 1 1 , p 7, k 2, p 5, k I. 

5th row, s I, k I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, k 3, tto, k i, tto, k 3, p 2, k 2, tto 
twice, n, tto twice, n, tto twice, n, Ic i. 

6th row, k 3, p I, k 2, p i, k 2, p i, k 4, p 9, k 2, p 5, k i. 

7th row, s I, k I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, k 4, tto, k i, tto, k 4, p 2, k 12. 

8th row, k 14, p 1 1, k 2, p 5, Ic I. 

9th row, s I, Iv I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, k 11, p 2, k 12. 
loth row, cast off 5, k 8, p 11, k 2, p 5, Ic i. 

nth row, s I, k I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, s and b, k 7, n, p 2, k 2, tto twice, 
n, tto twice, n, k i. 

I2th row, k 3, p I, k 2, p I, k 4, p 9, k 2, p 5, k i. 
13th row, s I, k I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, s and b, k 5, n, p 2, k 9. 
14th row, k II, p ,7, Ic 2, p 5, k I. 

X5th row, s I, Ic I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, s and b, k 3, n, p 2, Ic 2, tto twice, 
n, tto twice, n, tto twice, n, k i. 

l6th row, k 3, p I, k 2, p i, k 2, p i, k 4, p 5, k 2, p 5, k X. 

17th row, s 1, k 1, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, s and b, k i, n, p 2, V 12. 

18th row, k 14, p 3, k 2, p 5, k i. 

19th row, s I, k I, tto, n, tto, n, p 2, k 3 together, p 2, k I2. 

20th row, cast off 4, k 1 2, p 5, k i . 

Repeat. 



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Fig. I. 




I oz. silk No 300 makes 2 yds. 9 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 3 yds. 33 inches above pattern. 



RULE 2. 



LACE EDGING. (Fig. 2.) 

Cast on ij stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, s I, k I, tto twice, p 2 together, k i, n, tto, k i, tto, n, k I, tto 
twice, k 2. 

2d row, k 3, p I, k 2, tto, k 3, tto, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 

3d row, s I, k I, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2, tto, k 5, tto, n, k 4. 

4th row, cast off 2, k 2, tto, k 3, tto, n, k 2, tto, k 2, tto twice, p 2 
together, k 2. 

5th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p 2 together, n, k i, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, k i, 
n, k I. 

6th row, k 4, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k i, n, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 

7th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p 2 together, n, k i, tto, p 3 together, tto, 
k I, n, k 2. 

8th row, k 9, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 
Repeat. 



FLORENCE KNITTING- SILK, 13 



Fig. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 3^ inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 5 yds. 6 inches above pattern. 

RULE 3. 
LACE EDGING. (Fig. 3.) 
Cast on /J stitches, knit across flain. 
1st row, k 3, tto, n, k 3, tto, k i, tto, k 6. 
2d row, k 6, tto, k 3, tto, n, k 3, tto, n, k l. 
3d row, k 3, tto, n, n, tto, k 5, tto, k 6. 

4th row, cast off 4, k i, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k i. 
5th row, k 3, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 3. 

6th row, k 3, tto, k i, tto, s 2, k i, pass the two slipped stitches over 
the knitted one, tto, k 4, tto, n, k i. 
Repeat. 

Fig. 3. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 35 inches above pattern 
1 oz. silk No. 500 makes 5 yds. 6 inches above pattern. 



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RULE 4. 
LACE EDGING. (Fig. 4 ) 

Cast ojt 22 stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, k 3, tto, n, k 3, tto, k 3 together, tto, k 3, tto, k 3 together, tto, 
k 3, tto, k 2. 

2d row, tto, n, tto, k 5, tto, k i, tto, k 5, tto, k i, tto, k 6, tto, n, k I. 

3d row, k 3, tto, n, k 7, n, tto, k i, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, k i, tto, n, k i, 
tto, k 2. 

4th row, tto, n, tto, k i, n, tto, k 3, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 3, tto, n, k 8, 
tto, n, k I. 

5th row, k 3, tto, n, k 7, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 3 together, tto, n, k i, n, 
tto, n, k I, tto, k 2. 

6th row, tto, n, k I, slip the second stitch over the last, tto, n, k i, tto, 
k 3 together, tto, k 3, tto, k 3 together, tto, k 10, tto, ii, k i. 

7th row, k 3, tto, n, k 9, tto, k i, tto, k 5, tto, k i, tto, k i, n, tto, k i, n. 

8th row, tto, n, k I, slip the second stitch over the last, tto, n, k 3, n, 
tto, k I, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, k 3 together, tto, k 6, tto, n, k i. 

9th row, k 3, tto, n, k 2, 11, tto, k 3, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 3, tto, n, k I, 
n, tto, k I, n. 

loth row, tto, n, k I, slip the second stitch over the last, tto, k 3 
together, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 3 together, tto, n, k i, n, tto, n, k 3, tto, n, 
k I. 



Repeat. 



Fir,. 4. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. above pattern. 

loz. silk No. 500 makes 3 yds. 12 inches above pattern. 



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RULE 5. 

LACE EDGIISTG. (Fig. 5.) • 

Cast on 2 J stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, k 2, tto, k 5, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 11. 
2d row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 17. 
3d row, k 2, tto, k I, n, tto twice, s I, n, pass s over, k I, tto, s i, n, 
pass s over, tto, k 12. 

4th row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 10, in the 2 loops, 
(formed by tto twice in previous row) k i, p i, k i,* k 5. 
5th row, k I, n, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, k 3, tto, n, k 10. 
6th row, k 2, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 17. 
7th row, k I, n, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 5, tto, n, k 9. 
8th row, k 2, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 16. 
9th row, k I, n, tto, s i, n, pass s over, tto, k i, n, tto twice, s i, n, pass 
s over, k i, tto, n, k 8. 

loth row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 5, in the 2 loops 
(formed by tto twice in previous row) k i, p i, k i,* k 7. 
Iith row, k 2, tto, k 3, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, k 10. 
I2th row, k 2, tto, k I, s I, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 16. 
Repeat. 

Fig. 5. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 9 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 3 yds. 33 inches above pattern. 

* Th e two loops formed by tto twice are in this case treated as one log stitch, on which 
the work k I, p I and k i is done. 



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RULE 6. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 6.) 

Cast on i8 stitches, k)iit across plain. 

1st row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 5, n, tto, k 3, tto, k 3. 

2d and every alternate row, knit plain until there are only 5 stitches left, 
then tto twice, p 2 together, k 3. 

3d row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 4, n, tto, k 5, tto, k 3. 

5th row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 3, n, tto, k i, n, tto, k i, tto, 
n, k I, tto, k 3. 

7th row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2, n, tto, k i, n, tto, k 3, tto, 
n, k I, tto, k 3. 

9th row, s 1, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k i, n, tto, n, k i, tto, k 5, tto, 
n, k 1, tto, k 3. 

nth row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2, tto, n, k i, tto, n, n, tto, 
k I, n,-tto, k I, n, tto, k 3. 

13th row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 3, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k i, n, 
tto, k I, n, tto, n, k 2. 

15th row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 4, tto, n, k i, tto, s i, n, 
pass s over, tto, k i, n, tto, n, k 2. 

17th row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 5, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, n, k 2. 

19th row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 6, tto, n, k i, n, tto, n, k 2. 

2ist row, s I, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, ic 7, tto, s i, n, pass s over, 
tto, n, k 2. 

Repeat. 



Fig. 6. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes i yd. 26 inches above paciera. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 2 yds. 34 inches above pattern. 



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RULE 7. 



LACE EDGING. (Fig. 7.) ' 



Cast on 18 stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, k 2, tto, s and b, tto, s and b, k 4, tto, s i, n, pass s over, tto, 
n, tto, k I, k 2 together crossed. 

2d row, s 1, k 6, n, k 3, p i, k 'i, p i, k 2. 

3d row, k 2, tto, s and b, tto, s and b, k 3, tto twice, p 3, tto, n, tto, 
k2. 

4th row, s I, k 8, n, k 2, p I, k i, p i, k 2. 

5th row, k 2, tto, s and b, tto, s and b, k 2, tto, s i, n, pass s over, tto 
thrice, n, tto, n, tto, k 2. 

6th row, s I, k 5, in the three loops (formed by tto thrice in previous 
row) k I, p I and k i, k I, p i, n, k i, p i, k i, p i, k 2. 

7th row, k 2, tto, s and b, tto, s and b, k i, tto, k 7, tto, n, tto, k 2 
8th row, s I, k 4, p 7, k 3, p i, k i, p i, k 2. 

9th row, k 2, tto, s and b, tto, s and b, k 2, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, n, tto, 
k I, k 2 together crossed. 

lOth row, s I, k 4, p 5, k 4, p l, k i, p i, k 2. 

nth row, k 2, tto, s and b, tto, s and b, k 3, tto, n, k i, n, tto, n, tto, 
k I, k 2 together crossed. 

1 2th row, s I, k 4, p 3, k 5, p i, k i, p i, k 2. 
Repeat. 

Fig. 7. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 9 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 3 yds. 33 inches above pattern. 



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RULE 8. 
LACE EDGING. (Fig. 8.) 
Cast on ig stitches, knit across plain. 

ibt row, k 2, tto, n, tto, n, k 6, n, tto, k 3, tto, k 2. 
2d row, k 2, tto, k 5, tto, n, k 6, tto, n, tto, n, k i. 
3d row, k 2, tto, n, tto, n, k 4, n, tto, k i, n, tto, k I, tto, n, k i, tto, 



k 2. 



k I. 



4th row, k 2, tto, k I, 11, tto, k 3, tto, n, Ic i, tto, n, k 4, tto, n, tto, n, 

5th row, k 2, tto, n, tto, n, k 2, n, tto, k i, n, tto, k 5, tto, n, k i, tto, 
k 2. 

6th row, k 2, tto, k i, n, tto, k 3, tto, n, k 2, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 2, tto, 
n, tto, n, k I. 

7th row, k 2, tto, n, tto, n, k 3, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, k I, n, tto, 
k I, n. 

8th row, cast off i, k i, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k i, n, tto, k 5, 
tto, n, tto, 11, k I. 

9th row, k 2, tto, n, tto, n, k 5, tto, n, k i, tto, s I, n, pass s over, tto, 
k I, n, k I, n. 

loth row, k 2, tto, n, k 3, n, tto, k 7, tto, n, tto, n, k i. 

nth row, k 2, tto, n, tto, n, k 7, tto, n, k I, n, tto, k 3. 

1 2th row, cast off 2, k I, tto, k 3 together, tto, k 9, tto, n, tto, n, k I. 

Repeat. 

Fig. 8. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. above pattern. 

I oz. silk No. 5C0 makes 3 yds. 12 inches above pattern. 



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RULE 9. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 9.; 

Cast on 75 stitches, knit across plain. 
1st row, k 2, tto, k I, s I, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 4, tto twice, n, k 2. 
2d row, tto, p 2 together, k 2, p i, k 1 1. 

3d row, k 2, tto, k I, s I, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 2, n, tto twice, k 2, 
tto twice, k 3. 

4th row, tto, p 2 together, k 2, p l, n, k i, p i, k 10. 
5th row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 2, n, tto twice, n, 
k 2, tto twice, k 3. 

6th row, tto, p 2 together, n, p i, k 2, n, p i, n, k 8. 
7th row, k 2, tto, k I, s 1, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 3, tto twice, n, n, 
tto twice, k 3. 

8th row, tto, p 2 together, n, p i, n, k i, p i, n, k 8. 
9th row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 4, tto twice, n, tto 
twice, k 3. 

loth row, tto, p 2 together, n, p i, n, p i, n, k 9. 

nth row, k 2, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 5, tto twice, n, k 2. 

1 2th row, tto, p 2 together, n, p i, n, k 10. 

Repeat. 

Fig. 9. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 3 yds. above pattern. 

I oz. silk No. 500 makes 5 yds. 7 inches above pattern. 

RULE 10. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 10 ) 

Cast on 21 stitches, knit across plain. 
1st row, s I, k 2, tto, n, k 10, tto, n, tto, n, tto, n. 
2d row, tto, k 6, p 10, k i, tto, n, k 2, 



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3d row, s I, k 2, tto, n, k i, tto, n, tto, n, tto, n, tto, n, k I, tto, n, k I, 
tto, n, tto, n. 

4th row, tto, k 7, p 10, k I, tto, n,k 2. 

5th row, s I, k 2, tto, n, k l, tto, n, k 4, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 2, tto, n, 
tto, n. 

6th row, tto, k 8, p 10, k i, tto, n, k 2. 

7th row, s I, k 2, tto, n, k i, tto, n, tto, n, tto, n, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 3, 
tto, n, tto, n. 

8th row, tto, k 9, p 10, k I, tto, n, k 2. 
9th row, s I, k 2, tto, n, k 10, tto, n, k 4, tto, n, tto, n. 
loth row, tto, k 21, tto, n, k 2. 

nth row, s i, k 2, tto, n, p 10, tto, n, k 5, tto, n, tto, n. 
I2th row, tto, k 22, tto, n, k 2. 

13th row, s I, k 2, tto, n, p 10, tto, n, k 6, tto, n, tto, n. 
14th row, cast off 6, k 16. tto, n, k 2. 
Repeat. 

Fig. 10. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes i yd. 28 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 2 yds. 34 inches above pattern. 



RULE 11. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. n.) 
Cast on 22 stitches, knit across plain. 
1st row, k 3, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 2, tto, k i, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k 2, tto 
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2d row, k 2, p I, k 2, p I, n, k I, tto, s i, n, pass s over, tto, k 3, tto, 
n, n, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k i. 

3d row, k 3, tto, n, k I, tto, n, tto, n, k i, n, tto, k i, tto, k i, n, k 6. 
4th row, cast off 2, k 5, tto, k 3, tto, s i, n, pass s over, tto, k 3, tto, n, 
k I, tto, n, k I. 
Repeat. 

Fin. II. 




I oz silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 9 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 3 yds. 33 inches above pattern. 

RULE 12. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 12.) 
Cast on 26 stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, k 2, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k i, tto, k i, s and b, 
p I, n, k I, p I, k I, s and b, p i, n, k i, tto, k i, tto twice, k i, tto twice, 
k I. 

2d row, k 2, p I, k 2, p I, k I, p 3, k I, p 2, k I, p 2, k I, p 3, k 8. 

3d row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k i, tto, k I, tto, s 
and b, p I, n, p I, s and b, p i, n, tto, k i, tto, k 7. 

4th row, cast off 4, k 2, p 4, k i, p i, k i, p i, k i, p 4, k 8. 

5th row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k i, tto, k 3, tto, s i, 
n, pass s over, p i, s i, n, pass s over, tto, k 3, tto, k I, tto twice, k i, tto 
twice, k I. 

6th row, k 2, p I, k 2, p I, k I, p 6, k I, p 6, k 8. 

7th row, k 2, tto, k I, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k i, tto, k 5, tto, s i, 
n, pass s over, tto, k 5, tto, k 7. 

8th row, cast off 4, k 2, p 15, k 8. 
Repeat. 



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Fig. 12. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 9 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 3 yds. ^^ inches above pattern. 



BULE 13. 
LACE EDGING. (Fig. 13.) 
Casi on 16 stitches, knit across plain. 
1st row, k 3, tto, n, k 2, tto, n, k 1, tto twice, n, tto twice, n, tto twice, n. 
2d row, k 2, p I, k 2, p i, k 2, p 1, k 2, p i, k 3, p i, k 3. 
3d row, k 3, tto, n, k 2, tto, n, k 10. 
4th row, cast off 3, k 7, p i, k 3, p i, k 3. 
Repeal. 

Fig. I T,. 




I oz. si 
I oz 



bilk No. 300 makes 3 yds. above pattern. 

silk No. 500 makes 5 yds. 7 inches above pattern. 



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BULE 14. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 14.) 
Cast on ig stitches, knit across plai/i. 

1st row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, Ito, p n, tto, p n, k 2, tto twice, p n, 
k 3, tto twice, p n, tto, p n. 

2d row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 4, in loop * k i and p I, k 2, tto twice, p u, 
tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 

3d row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 8, tto twice, p n, tt;), 
pn. 

4tli row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 8, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 
5tli row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2, tto twice, p n, tto, 
p n, k 2, tto twice, p n, tto, p n. 

6th row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 3, in loop * k l and p i, k I, in loop * k I 
and p I, k 2, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 

7th row, s I. k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p 11, k 10, tto twice, p n, 
tto, p n. 

8th row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 10, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 
9th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2, tto twice, p n, tto, 
p n, tto, p n, k 2, tto twice, p n, tto, p n. 

loth row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 3, in loop * k i and p i, k i, in loop* k i 
and p I, k I, in loop * k i and p i, k 2, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, 
k2. 

nth row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 13, tto twice, p n, 
tto, p n. 

I2th row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 13, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 
13th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2, tto twice, p n, 
tto, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 3, tto twice, p n, tto, p n. 

14th row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 4, in loop * k i and p i,k i, in loop* k i 
and p 1, k I, in loop* k i and p i, k i, in loop * k I and p i, k 2, tto 
twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 

15th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 17, tto twice, p n, 
tto, p n. 

i6th row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 17, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 
17th row, s 1, k I, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 17, tto twice, p n, 
tto, p n. 

l8th row, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 7, slip all the other stitches and loops on 
the right-hand needle over last stitch knit, leaving but one on right-hand 
needle, then k 10, tto twice, p n, tto, p n, tto, p n, k 2. 
Repeat. 

* To the inexperienced or careless knitter, it may cause confusion when tolJ to knit one 
and purl one on same 1 jop or stitch. The work is simple, however, and must be observed 
carefully to produce the pattern. 



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Fig. 14. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. above pattern. 

I oz. silk No. 500 makes 3 yds. 12 inches above pattern. 



RULE 15. 
LACE EDGING. (Fig. 15.) 

Cast on 22 stitches, knit across plain, 

1st row s I, k I, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k I, tto, k 2, tto, n, tto, 
n, tto, k 9. 

2d and every alternate row, s i, knit the rest plain. 

3d row, s I, k I, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 3, tto, n, tto, n, 
tto, k 9. 

5th row, s I, k I, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 4, tto, n, tto, n, 
tto, k 9. 

7th row, s I, k I, tto, k I, s I, n, pass s over, k I, tto, k 5, tto, n, tto, n, 
tto, k 9. 

9th row, s I, k I, tto, k I, s I, n, pass s over, k I, tto, k 6, tto, n, tto, 
n, tto, k 9. 

llth row, s I, k I, tto, k i, s 1, n, pass s over, k I, tto, k 7, tto, n, tto, 
n, tto, k 9. 



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13th row, s I, k I, tto, k I, s I, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k S, Ito, n, tto, 
n, tto, k 9. 

15th row, s I, k I, tto, k I, s I, n, pass s over, k i, tto, k 9, tto, n, tto, 
n, tto, k 9. 

1 6th row, cast olf 8, k 21. 

Repeat. 

Fig, 15. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes i yd. 28 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 2 yds. 34 inches above pattern. 



RULE 16. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 16.) 
Cast on ig stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, k i, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, 
tto, k I, tto twice, p n, k i, tto twice, n, tto twice, n, k i. 

2d row, k 3, p I, k 2, p I, k i, tto twice, p n, k 7, tto twice, p n, k 2. 

3d row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, k i, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, 
tto, k I, tto twice, p n, k 3, tto twice, n, tto twice, n, k i. 

4th row, k 3, p I, k 2, p I, k 3, tto twice, p n, k 7, tto twice, p n, k 2. 

5th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, k i, tto, k i, s I, n, pass s over, k i, 
tto, k I, tto twice, p n, k 5, tto twice, n, tto twice, n, k i. 

6th row, k 3, p i, k 2, p i, k 5, tto twice, p n, k 7, tto twice, p n, k 2. 



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7th row, s I, k I, Ito twice, p n, k l, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k i, 
tto, k I, tto twice, p n, k 7, tto twice, n, Ito twice, n, k i. 

8th row, k 3, p I, k 2, p I, k 7, tta twice, p n, k 7, tto twice, p n, k 2. 
9th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, k i, tto, k i, s i, n, pass s over, k I, 
tto, k I, tto twice, p n, k 9, tto twice, n, tto twice, 11, k i. 

loth row, cast off 10, k 5, tto twice, p n, k 7, tto twice, p n, k 2. 
Repeat. 

Fic. 16. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes i yd. 28 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 2 yds. 34 inches above pattern. 



RULE 17. 

LA.CE EDGING. (Fig. 17.) 

Cast on 8 stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, k 2, tto thrice, k 2. 

2d row, k 2, k first loop, p second loop, k third loop, k 2, tto twice, p 
k 2. 

3d row, s I, k I, tto twice, \i n, k 7. 

4th row, k 7, tto twice, p n, k 2. 

5th row, s I, k I, tto twice, p n, k 7. 

6th row, cast off 3, k 3, tto twice, p n, k 2. 
Repeat. 



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I oz. silk No. 300 makes 4 yds. 19 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 7 yds. 32 inches above pattern. 



RULE 18. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 18.J 

Cast on 10 stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, k 3, tto, n, tto twice, n, tto twice, n, k i. 
2d row, tto, k 3, p I, k 2, p I, k 2, tto, n, k i. 
3d row, k 3, tto, n, k 8. 
4th row, cast off 3, k 6, tto, n, k i. 
Repeat. 

Fig. iS. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 4 yds. 19 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 7 yds. 32 inches above pattern. 



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RULE 19. 



LACE EDGING. (Fig. 19 ) 

Cast on jS stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, k 12, tto, n, k i, tto, k 3. 

2cl row, k 10, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 4. 

3d row, k 13, tto, n, k i, tto, k 3. 

4th row, k 12, tto, n, k I, tto, n, k 3. 

5th row, k 14, tto, n, k i, tto, k 3. 

6th row, k 14, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 2. 

7th row, k 15, tto, n, k i, tto, k 3. 

8th row, k 16, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k i. 

9th row, k 22. 
lOth row, k I, n, k i, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 13. 
Iith row, k 3, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 13. 
I2th row, k I, n, k i, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 12. 
13th row, k 4, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 11. 
14th row, k I, n, k I, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 11. 
15th row, k 5, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 9. 
i6th row, k I, n, k I, tto, n, k i, tto, n, k 10. 
17th row, k 6, tto, n, k I, tto, n, k 7. 
1 8th row, k 18. 
Repeat. 

Fig, 19, 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 3 yds. 14 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 5 yds. 34 in:hes above pattern. 



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RULE 20. 

LACS EDGING. (Fig. 20.) 

Cast on J I stitches, knit across plain. 
1st row, k 3, tto, s and b, k l, ttu, s and b, k I, tto twice, k I , tto 
twice, k I. 

2d row, k 2, p I, k 2, p I, k 2, p i, k 2, p i, k 3. 
3d row, k 3, tto, s and b, k I, tto, s and b, k 7. 
4th row, cast off 4, k 3, p i, k 2, p i, k 3. 
Repeat. 

Fig, 20. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes 3 yds. 14 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 5 yds. 34 inches above pattern. 

RULE 21. 

LACE EDGING. (Fig. 21.) 

Cast 07t 21 stitches, knit across plain. 

1st row, k 3, tto, n, tto, n, k 2, k S, putting thread over four times in 
knitting each stitch, (not between the stitches) k 2, tto four times, k 2. 

2d row, k 3, p I, k I, p I, k 2, slip the next 4 loops off as I stitch, 
slip the next 4 loops off as I stitch, slip the next 4 loops off as I stitch, slip 
the next 4 loops off as i stitch, slip the next 4 loops off as i stitch, slip the 
next 4 loops off as I stitch, slip the next 4 loops off as i stitch, slip the 
next 4 loops off as i stitch. You now have 8 long stitches on the right 
hand needle. Pass the first 4 of these long stitches over the last 4, and 
knit the last 4 stitches first, afterwards knitting the first 4. Finish row by 
k 3, tto, n, tto, n, k 2. 

3d row, k 3, tto, n, tto, n, k iS, 



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4th row, k 19, tto, n, tto, n, k 2. 
5th row, k 3, tto, n, tto, n, k iS. 
6th row, cast off 4, k 14, tto, n, tto, n, k 2. 
Repeat. 

Note. — The knitting of the second row in this rule is very simple if 
rightly understood, but great care is to be taken in treating the loops where 
the thread has been thrown over 4 times. In the beginning of the row it 
will be observed that the first 2 stitches are regularly formed, while the 
next 4 are loops, hence in following the directions to k 3, it is necessary 
to use the first of the loops taking care not to allow the other three loops 
to slip off until purled and knitted, each separately as described. We call 
special attention to this here, because afterioards, in same row, the 4 loops 
are repeatedly slipped off as i stitch and not knitted until crossed. The 
manner of crossing in this case is to pass the left hand needle into the first 
4 stitches from left to right then pass these over the last 4 towards the left, 
and knit as described. 

Fig. 21. 




I oz. silk No. 300 makes i yd. 28 inches above pattern. 
I oz. silk No. 500 makes 2 yds. 34 inches above pattern. 

RULE 22. 

General Directions for knitting Mittens from Florence Knitting 

Silk. 

The size of silk best adapted for this work is No. 300 ; and the proper 
size of needle is No. 19, although No. iS, which is one size coarser, will 
answeri 



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To make our instructions in the rules which will follow more easily un- 
derstood, we give here some directions of a general character, which will 
serve to govern the knitter in making mittens of any size, either for chil- 
dren, for ladies, or for gentlemen. 

Mittens with fancy work in wrist and back will be chiefly considered ; 
and frequent reference will be made to diagrams. See Fig. 29 and Fig. 
30. 

These mittens are all knit in rounds, forming a tubular web, in one side 
of which sufficient increase is made during the progress of the work, to 
form a thumb. When the proper length is obtained to cover the wider 
portion of the hand, the web is decreased at regular intervals until all 
stitches are disposed of, thus giving the mittens a round finish like the toe 
of a stocking. 

The knitting of a mitten, therefore, will best be considered in four parts : 
the wrist, the thumb, and the remaining portion, which for convenience 
we call the hand. 

The Wrist. 

Cast on any number of stitches which is a multiple of the numoer of 
stitches required in the fancy design to be used, and knit in rounds 
according to the rule laid down for the fancy pattern. Repeat the pattern 
any number of times to suit the length required. 

If fancy work is to be extended dowrT the back of hand, ten or twelve 
rounds of plain work should be introduced both sides of the fancy stripe 
before the increase for thumb is begun. If fancy work is to be intro- 
duced in wrist only, the pattern should be discontinued ten or twelve rounds 
before the thumb is commenced, and plain knitting substituted. 

In children's mittens from five to eight rounds will be enough, according 
to size. 

Position of Thumb. 

In all mittens where a fancy design is introduced in the back, great care 
must be taken to start the thumb at such a point that the fancy stripe will 
be in the centre of the back of mitten when it is on the hand. 

This will not be the case if the stripe be placed in the centre of mitten 
when folded as shown in Fig. 29. ^ 

In all our illustrations of ladies' fancy mittens, it will be observed that 
the thumbs are not represented, as when a properly knitted mitten is folded 
so as to bring the fancy stripe in centre, the thumb being behind, is con- 
cealed. 

The central stitch of the fancy stripe should be about one-third the dis- 
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the thumb. The number of plain stitches, therefore, between the thumb 
and the fancy stripe, will vary according to the size of mitten and the num- 
ber of stitches employed in the stripe. 

It should also be remembered that on a right-hand mitten the thumb 
must be at the left of the fancy stripe, while on a left-hand mitten it must 
be placed at the right of the stripe. 

Both mittens are alike where fancy work is knit only in the wrist. 



The Thumb. 

The thumb is formed by taking three stitches as a base, and increasing 
one stitch on each of the two outside stitches, in every fourth round, imtil 
a sufficient number of stitches is obtained for the widest part. 

One stitch is to be purled each side of the three base stitches in every 
round until the point A (Fig. 29) is reached, thus forming purled stripes 
which outline the thumb, as shown in diagram (Fig. 30). 

The manner of increasing is to pick up from the back side of work the 
loop which crosses the base of the stitch on which the increase is made, 
knit a new stitch in that loop, and afterwards knit the stitch itself. This 
methods makes two stitches where there was before but one, and leaves 
the work solid and neat. 

Another method is to pick up a loop between two stitches, and knit as a 
stitch. 

Still another way is to throw the thread over, forming a loop, which 
becomes a new stitch in the next round. The last two methods are not 
recommended, as they leave small, round holes in the work, which are not 
desirable in a mitten. Having obtained, by increasing, the requisite num- 
ber of stitches for the thumb, these stitches (not including the purled 
stitches) should be placed upon a piece of strong twine, and tied securely, 
so that the work may be safe while the hand is being finished. The next 
step is the formation of a small gusset between the thumb and hand at the 
point A (Fig. 29), in order to make a more perfect fit. 



The Gusset. 
• 
This is commenced at the end of the next round, by casting on four 

extra stitches. In the four rounds which follow, a decrease of one stitch 
in each round must be made at the point where the extra stitches were cast 
on, thus disposing of the four extra stitches, and forming one-half of a 
small diamond-shaped gusset, the other half being formed in the same 
manner when work on the thumb is resumed. 



FLDRENCE KNITTING- SILK, 33 

The Hand. 

We have already described that portion of the hand which includes the 
gusset, and need only add that, with the exception of the gusset, that sec- 
tion of work comprised between the points A, B, C, D (Fig. 29), is a simple 
repetition of rounds of plain or fancy knitting, as best suits the taste. 

The number of stitches in the round in this section of the mitten is 
always three less than were used in commencing at the wrist. To knit that 
portion of the mitten represented at the right of the points C, D (Fig. 29), 
observe the following instructions : — 

Having obtained the proper length for the widest part of the hand, if 
the number of stitches be not already divisible by nine, narrow in the ne.xt 
round at intervals of seven stitches until the number is so divisible; then 
proceed as follows, viz. : 
1st round, knit plain. 
2d round, * k 7, n, repeat to * and knit 7 rounds plain. 

lOth round, * k 6, n, repeat to * and knit 6 rounds plain. 

17th round, * k 5, n, repeat to * and knit 5 rounds plain. 

23d round, * k 4, n, repeat to * and knit 4 rounds plain. 

Now narrow once on each needle, in every round, until only four stitches 
are left on a needle; then narrow twice on each needle and cast off. 
When decreasing once on each needle only, do not narrow at the same 
point in every round, but at a different place in each successive round. 

To Finish the Thumb. 

Place the stitches which are on the twine on three needles, and pick up 
4 loops from the base of gore formed between the hand and thumb by 
casting on the 4 extra stitches. Knit once around, and narrow once in 
each of the next 4 rounds at the point where the gusset is, then knit 
as many rounds as necessary to give proper length, and finish by narrow- 
ing once on each needle in every round, until all the stitches are disposed 
of; 



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RULE 23. 

FANCY SILK MITTEKTS. (Fig. 22.) 



Materials : i ounce No. 300 and i ounce 
No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk, and four 
No. 19 knitting needles. 

With the No. 300 silk, cast on to each of 
three needles 26 stitches, making 78 in all, 
and knit five rounds plain. 

6th round, n, tto, repeat. 

Knit 7 rounds plain and commence the 
fancy portion of wrist by following directions 
given in Rule 32 (Fig. 31), which, being in 
thirteens, will require six repetitions for a 
round. This design is knit ten times for the 
wrist. In the next round, after the comple- 
tion of the tenth repetition of the pattern, 
the fancy stripe for the back of mitten is 
commenced, and is knit by Rule 33 (Fig. 
32). The pattern for this stripe requires 25 
stitches, and is complete in 8 rounds. The 
design is knit ten times in the mitten shown 
here, and the finish at end of stripe is knit 
on the same 25 stitches, being complete in 
6 rounds, as follows, viz. : 

1st round, k 5, s and b, n, tto, n, tto, k I, 
tto, k I, tto, k I, tto, n, tto, n, s and b, k 5. 

2d, 3d and 4th rounds, knit plain. 

5th round, k 7, s and b, n, tto, k i, tto, 
k I, tto, k I, tto, n, s and b, k 7. 

6th round, knit plain. 

For manner of forming thumb and finish- 
ing hand, see Rule 22. 

This mitten is lined in wrist and back. 
This is done by picking up on three needles 
the 78 loops formed by casting on in the 
cHDMOJET.Eva ' beginning, and knitting as stitches with No. 

500 silk in plain rounds until you have a tubular web of length to cover 
and form a lining to the fancy work in wrist. Cast off very loosely a por- 
tion of the stitches, leaving enough with which to knit a flat web of width 
and length enough to a little more than cover and form a lining to the 




FLDRENCE KNITTING SILK, 35 

fancy work in back of the mitten. This will be knit in rows like the heel 
of a stocking. When the proper length is obtained, cast off very loosely, 
and finish the mitten by sewing in such a manner as will not interfere with 
its elasticity at the wrist. 

The lining may be of the same color as the mitten, or of a handsome 
contrasting shade. When two colors are used, the effect is very neat. A 
bow of satin ribbon of the same shade as the lining gives a pretty effect to 
these mittens. The first 5 rounds in the description form part of the lin^ 
ing, the 6th forming the fancy notched edge of wrist. If the lining is 
omitted, the ball of No. 500 silk will not be required; and, in that case, the 
first five rounds will be turned under and sewed down. 

This makes a neat and strong border; but a better method, where a 
mitten is not lined, is to form a hem at the commencement, as described 
in Rule 31. 

We advise every lady, however, to line her mittens, as she will be amply 
repaid for the extra time and expense in so doing. 

The thumb in this mitten is commenced in the yad round. 

The rule strictly followed will produce a small-sized mitten. 



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RULE 24. 



LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTENS, (Fig. 23.) 



Fig. 




Materials: i ounce No. 300 and i ounce 
No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk, and four 
No. 19 knitting needles. 

With the No. 300 Silk, cast on to each 
of two needles 28 stitches and on to the 
third needle 21 stitches, making 77 stitches 
in all, and knit 5 rounds plain. 

6th round, n, tto, repeat, ending round 
with k I, to dispose of the odd stitch. 

Knit seven rounds plain and commence 
the fancy portion of wrist by following 
directions given in Rule 34 (Fig. 33), 
which being in sevens will require eleven 
repetitions for a round. This design is 
knit twelve times for the wrist. 

Twenty-eight stitches are required for 
the fancy stripe in the back of this mitten, 
consisting of four repetitions of the design 
in wrist. 

These four repetitions are knit twenty 
times and the finish at end of stripe is knit 
on the same 28 stitches, being complete in 
two rounds as follows, viz. : 

1st round, k 7, s and b, k i, tto, k i, tto, 
k I, n, s and b, k i, tto, k i, tto, k i, n, 
k;. 

2d round, knit plain. 

For manner of forming thumb and 
finishing hand (see Rule 22). This mitten 
is lined in wrist and back, in the same way 
as described in Rule 23, and the further 
general remarks on color, trimming, hem, 
etc., made in that rule, are equally appli- 



cable to this. 

The thumb is commenced in the 70th round. 
mitten. 



This is a small-sized 



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RULE 25. 

LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTEWS. (Fig. 24.) 
Fig. 24. 

Materials : I ounce No. 300 and i ounce 
No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk, and four 
No. 19 knitting needles. 

With the No. 300 Silk, cast on to each 
of two needles 30 stitches, and on to the 
third needle 20 stitches, making 80 in all, 
and knit 15 rounds plain. 

1 6th round, n, tto, repeat. 

Knit 5 rounds plain. 

22d round, k 5, tto, s and b, k 3, repeat. 

23d round, knit plain. 

24th round, k 3, n, tto, k i, tto, s and b, 
k 2, repeat. 

25th round, k 2, n| tto, k 3, tto, s and b, 
k I, repeat. 

26th round, k i, n, tto, k 5, tto, s and b. 
repeat. 

Knit 6 rounds plain. 

33d round, n, tto, repeat. 

34th round, knit plain. 

35th round, k 5,tto, s and b, k 3, repeat. 

36th round, knit plain. 

37th round, k 3, n, tto, k i, tto, s and h, 
k 2, repeat. 

38th round, knit plain. 

39th round, k 2, n, tto, k 3, tto, s and b, 
k I, repeat. 

40th round, knit plain. 

41st round, k I, n, tto, 
repeat. 

42d round, knit 'plain. 

43d round, k 3, tto, s and b, k i, n, tto, 
k2. 

44th round, knit plain. 

45th round, k 4, tto, s i, n, pass s over, 
tto, k 3. 

46th round, knit plain. — 47th round, 
like 39th. 

4Sth round, knit plain. — 49th round, 
like 41st. 




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50th round, knit plain. — 51st round, like 43d. 

52d round, knit plain. — 53d round, like 45th. 

54th round, knit plain. — 55th round, like 39th. 

56th round, knit plain. — 57th round, like 41st. 

58th round, knit plain. — 59th round, like 43d. 

60th round, knit plain. — 6ist round, like 45th. 

62d round, knit plain. — 63d round, k 5, tto, s and b, k 3. 

64th round, knit plain. 

The next 21 rounds are knit in ribs alternating 2 stitches knit plain and 
2 stitches purled. 

The fancy stripe in back consists of three repetitions of the design 
described in Rule 35 (Fig. 34). This design being in tens will require 
30 stitches. It is knit ten times to form the stripe, the first 4 rounds, 
however, being always omitted after the beginning. 

The stripe is finished after the tenth repetition of the pattern, on the 
same 30 stitches in 10 rounds, as follows, viz. : 

1st round, k 4, n, tto, k 6, n, tto, k 3, tto, s and b, k 6, tto, s and b, 

k3- 

2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, k 11, n, tto, k 5, tto, s and b, k 10. 

4th round, knit plain. 

5th round, k 13, tto, s and b, k i, n, tto, k 12. 

6th round, knit plain. 

7th round, k 14, tto, s i, n, pass s over, tto, k 13. 

8th round, knit plain. 

9th round, k 14, n, tto, k 14. — loth round, knit plain. 
For manner of forming thuml^ and finishing hand (see Rule 22). 
This mitten is lined in wrist and back, in the same way as described in 
Rule 23, and the further general remarks on color^ trimming, hem, etc., 
made in that rule, are equally applicable to this. 

The thumb is commenced in the 94th round. This is a small-sized 
mitten. 



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RULE 26. 
LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTENS. (Fig. 25.) 

Fig. 2^. 

Materials : i ounce No. 300 and ^ ounce 
No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk, and four 
No. 19 knitting needles. 

With the No. 300 silk, cast on to each of 
two needles 30 stitches, and on to the third 
needle 20 stitches, making 80 in all, and knit 
fifteen rounds plain. 

i6th round, n, tto, repeat. 

Knit 6 rounds plain. 

23d round, tto, s and b, k 6, repeat. 

24th round, k i, tto, s and b, k 5, repeat. 

25th round, k 2, tto, s and b, k 4, repeat. 

26th round, k 3, tto, s and b, k 3, repeat. 

27th round, k 4, tto, s and b, k 2, repeat. 

Knit five rounds plain. 

33d round, n, tto, repeat. — 34th round, 
knit plain. 

35th round, k 2, tto, s and b, k 4, repeat. 

— 36th round, knit plain. 
37th round, k 3, tto, s and b, k 3, repeat. 

— 38th round, knit plain. 
39th round, k 4, tto, s and b, k 2, repeat. 

— 4Cth round, knit plain. 
41st round, k 2, n, tto, k i, tto, s and b, 

k I, repeat. 

42d round, knit plain. 

43d round, k i, n, tto, k 5, repeat. — 44th 
round, knit plain. 

45th round, n, tto, k i, tto, s and b, k 3, 
repeat. — 46th round, knit plain. 

47th round, like 39th. — 4Sth round, knit 
plain. 

49th round, like 41st. — 50th round, knit 
plain. 

51st round, like 43d. — 52d round, knit 
plain. 

53d round, like 45th. — 54th round, knit 
plain. 




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55th round, like 39th. — 56th round, knit plain. 
57th round, like 41st. — 5Sth round, knit plain. 

The next 21 rounds are knit in ribs, alternating 2 stitches knit plain and 
2 stitches purled. 

The fancy stripe in back consists of three repetitions of the design 
described in Rule 36 (Fig. 35). This design being in eights, will require 
24 stitches. It is knit ten limes to form the stripe; the first 4 rounds, 
however, being always omitted after the beginning. The stripe is finished 
after the tenth repetition of the pattern, on the same 24 stitches, in 12 
rounds as follows, viz. : 

1st round, k 4, tto, s ana b, k 6, tto, s and b, k 6, tto, s and b, k 2. 
2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, k 2, n, tto, k i, tto, s and b, k 3, n, tto, k i cto, s and b, k 3, 
n, tto, k I, tto, s and b, k i. — 4th round, knit plain. 
5th round, k 9, n, tto, k 13. — 6th round, knit plain. 
7th round, k 8, n, tto, k i, tto, s and b, k 11. 
8th round, knit plain. 

9th round, k 12, tto, s ana b, k 10.— loth round, knit plain, 
nth round, k 10, n, tto, k i, tto, s and b, k 9. 
1 2th round, knit plain. 

For manner of forming thumo and finishing hand, see Rule 22, 
This mitten is lined in wrist and back in the same way as described in 
Rule 23 ; and the further general remarks on color, trimming, hem, &c., 
made in that rule, are equally applicable to this. 

The thumb is commenced in the S6th round. This is a small-sized 
mitten. 



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RULE 27. 
LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTEWS. (Fig. 26.) 
Fig. 26. 

Materials : i ounce No. 300, and i 
ounce No 500 Florence Knitting Silk, and 
four No. 19 knitting needles. 

With the No. 300 silk cast on to each of 
three needles 26 stitches, making 78 stitches 
in all, and knit 5 rounds plain. 
6th round, n, tto, repeat. 
Knit seven rounds plain, and commence 
the fancy portion of wrist by following di- 
rections given in Rule 37 (Fig. 36), which, 
being in thirteens, will require six repeti- 
tions for a round. This design is knit five 
times for the v.rist. 

26 stitches are required for the fancy 
stripe in the back of this mitten, consisting 
of two repetitions of the design in wrist. 

These two repetitions are knit eight 
times, and the finish at end of stripe is knit 
on the same 26 stitches, being complete in 
10 rounds, as follows, viz. : 

1st round, k 7, tto, k 4, n, s and b. k 4, 
tto, k 7. 

2d round, knit plain. 
3d round, k 8, tto, k 3, n, s andb, k 3, 
tto, k 8. 

4th round. Knit plain. 
5th round, k 9, tto, k 2, n, s and b, k 2, 
tto, k9.^ 

6th round, knit plain. 
7th round, k 10, tto, k i, n, s and b, 
k I, tto, k 10. 

8th round, knit plain. 
9th round, k 11, tto, n, sand b, tto, 
k II. 

loth round, knit plain. 
For manner of forming thumb and fin- 
ishing hand, see Rule 22. This mitten is Hned in wrist and back in the 
same way as described in Rule 23; and the further general remarks on 
color, trimming, hem, <S:c., made in that rule, are equally applicable to this. 
The thumb is commenced in the 74th round. This is a small-sized 
mitten. 




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RULE 28. 



LADIES' FANG'S" SILK MITTENS. (Fig. 27.) 

Fig. 27. 

Materials : i ounce No. 300 and i 
ounce No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk, 
and four No. 19 knitting needles. 

With the No. 300 silk, cast on to each 
of three needles 27 stitches, making 81 
stitches in all, and knit five rounds plain. 

6th round, n, tto, repeat, ending round 
with k I, to dispose of odd stitch. 

Knit seven rounds plain, and com- 
mence the fancy portion of wrist by fol- 
lowing directions given in Rule 38 (Fig. 
37), which, being in nines, will require 
nine repetitions for a round. This de- 
sign is knit eight times for the wrist. 
27 stitches are required for the fancy 
stripe in the back of this mitten, consist- 
ing of three repetitions of the design in 
wrist. These three repetitions are knit 
fourteen times, and the finish at end of 
stripe is knit on the same 27 stitches, 
being complete in 6 rounds, as follows, 
viz. : 

1st iround, k 5, tto, k 2, n, s and b, k 2, 
tto, k I, tto, k 2, n, s and b, k 2, tto, k 5. 

2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, k 6, tto, k i, n, s and b, k i, 
tto, k 3, tto, k I, n, s and b, k i, tto, k 6. 

4th round, knit plain. 

5th round, k 7, tto, n, s and b, tto, k 5, 
tto, n, s and b, tto, k 7. 

6th round, knit plain. 

For manner of forming thumb and 
finishing hand see Rule 22. This mitten 
is lined in wrist and back, in the same 
way as described in Rule 23; and the 
further general remarks on color, trim- 
ming, hem, &c., made in that rule, are equally applicable to this. 

The thumb is commenced in the 74th round. This is a small- 
mitten. 




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RULE 29. 
LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTENS. (Fig. 28.) 

Fig. 28. 

Materials : i ounce No. 300 and i 
ounce No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk, 
aud four No. 19 knitting needles. 

With the No. 300 Silk, cast on to each 
of two needles 30 stitches, and on to the 
third needle 20 stitches, making 80 
stitches in all, and knit five rounds plain. 

6th round, n, tto, repeat. 

Knit seven rounds plain, and com- 
mence the fancy portion of wrist by fol- 
lowing directions given in Rule 39 (Fig. 
38), which, being in fives, will require 
sixteen repetitions for a round. This 
design is knit five times for the wrist. 

The next 21 rounds are knit in ribs, 
alternating 2 stitches knit plain and 2 
stitches purled. 

22 stitches are required for the fancy 
stripe in back of this mitten, which is knit 
according to directions given in Rule 40 

(Fig. 39)- 

The design is knit eleven times, and 
the stripe is finished in eight rounds, as 
follows, viz. : 

1st round, k 5, s and b, k 3, tto, p 2, 
tto, k 3, n, k 5. 

2d round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

3d round, k 5, s and b, k 2, tto, k I, 
p 2, k I, tto, k 2, n, k 5. 

4th round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

5th round, k 5, s and b, k I, tto, k 2, 
p 2, k 2, tto, k I , n, k 5. 

6th round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

7th round, k 5, s and b, tto, k 3, p 2, 
k 3, tto, n, k 5. 

8th round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

For manner of forming thumb and fin- 
ishing hand, see Rule 23. 




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This mitten is lined in wrist and back, in the same way as described in 
Rule 23; and the further general remarks on color, trimming, hem, &c. 
made in that rule, are equally applicable to this. 

The thumb is commenced in the 84th round. This is a small-sized 
mitten. 



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Fig ^o. 




Diagram, showing manner of forming thumb, 
as referred to in directions for knitting Flor- 
ence Silk Mittens. See Rule 22. 



EXPLANATION. 

The oblong piece, A, B, C, D, shows section 
of wrist. The double lines, a, b, c, d, represent 
the purled stripes spoken of in said rule, and 
the dots on the margin of the triangular piece 
(E) represent the points where the increase is 
made to form the same. The triangular piece 
(E) is the lower portion of the thumb. 



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RULE 30. 

CHIIiDKEISr'S SILK MITTENS. 

There are so many sizes required to suit different ages, that we will not 
undertake to instruct as to any particular size. A general method of knit- 
ting mittens of all sizes is given in Rule 22; but to assist our readers fur- 
ther, we give the following table as an approximation of the number of 
stitches which will produce mittens suitable for various ages : 

For a child of one year, 56 stitches. 

For a child of two years, 60 stitches. 

For a child of four years, 64 stitches. 

For a child of six years, 70 stitches. 

The number of stitches used, however, must be a multiple of the num- 
ber required for the fancy pattern adopted; and for this reason small 
patterns are more desirable than large. 

Fig. 23, Fig. 27, Fig. 28, or Fig. 40, are well adapted for this purpose. 
The pattern used can be repeated to suit the fancy of the knitter. One- 
half ounce of No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk is sufficient for a pair of 
infant's mittens; but for the larger sizes, two balls will have to be pur- 
chased, though a portion of the second ball will not be used. We 
recommend a narrow hem, as described in Rule 31, for these mittens. 



BULE 31. 

DIKECTIONS FOR KNITTING A HEM. 

Very attractive borders for mittens or stockings are easily made by cast- 
ing on the stitches loosely and knitting several rounds plain, followed by 
one round of open-work knit thus : n, tto, repeat. 

Follow the round of open-work with a number of rounds of plain knit- 
ting equal to that which preceded it. 

In the next round, turn the edge of work up inside, and pick up and 
knit with each stitch on the needles one loop from the edge where your 
work was commenced, thus forming a perfect hem. There will always be 
exactly the same number of loops on the edge of the work as there are 
stitches on the needles, if the casting-on has been properly done. 

These hems may be of any desired width. In our rules for mittens we 
have used some narrow and some wide borders. 

The knitted hem is recommended for beginning stockings either for 
ladies or children. 

It forms a neat, strong border, precisely like that seen in expensive, 
" full-fashioned," French hosiery, and looks much better than the ancient 
method of ribbing. 



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RULE 32. 

FANCY PATTERN". (Fig. 31.) 

This design is in thirteens, is knit on four needles and is complete in 5 
rounds. 

1st round, s i, k 2 together, pass s over, tto, n, tto, k i, tto, k i, tto, k 
I, tto, n, tto, k 3 together, repeat. 

2d, 3d, 4th and 5th rounds, knit plain. 

Note. — This design is used in the wrist of mitten, as shown in Fig. 22 
and described in Rule 23. 

The hemmed edge which appears m the cut is not included in above 
directions but is described in Rule 23. 

Fig. ^i. 




RULE 33. 

FANCY PATTERN. (Fig. 32.) 
Twenty-five stitches are required for this design. It is knit on four 
needles, and is complete in 8 rounds. 

1st round, s and b, k 3, tto, s and b, n, tto, n, tto, k i, tto, k i, tto, k 
I, tto, n, tto, n, s and b, tto, k 3, n. 

2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, s and b, k 2, tto, k 17, tto, k 2, n. 

4th round, knit plain. 

5th round, s and b, k i, tto, k 2, s and b, n, tto, n, tto, k I, tto, k I, 
tto, k I, tto, n, tto, n, s and b, k 2, tto, k I, n. 

6th round, knit plain. 



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7th round, s and b, tto, k 21, tto, n 
8th round, knit plain. 
Note. — This design is used in the hack of mitten, as shown in Fig. 22 
and described in Rule 23. 

Fin. ■12. 




RULE 34. 

FANCY PATTERN. (Fig. 33.) 

This design is in sevens, is knit on four needles and is complete in 4 
rounds. 

1st round, s and b, k i, tto, k i, tto, k i, n, repeat. 
2d, 3d and 4th rounds, knit plain. 
Note. — This design is used in the wrist <jf mitten as shown in P"ig. 23 
and described in Rule 24. 

The hemmed edge which appears in the cut is not included in above 
directions, but is described in Rule 24. 

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RULE 35. 

FANCY PATTERN. (Fig. 34.) 

This design is in tens, is knit on four needles, and is complete in 12 
rounds. 

1st round, k 5, tto, s and b, k 3, repeat. 
2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, k 3, n, tto, k i, tto, s and 1), k 2, repeat. 
4th round, knit plain. 

5th round, k 2, n, tto, k 3, tto, s and b, k i, repeat. 
6th round, knit plain. 

7th round, k I, n, tto, k 5, tto, s and b, repeat. 
8th round, knit plain. 

9th round, k 3, tto, s and b, k i, n, tto, k 2, repeat, 
loth round, knit plain. 

nth round, k 4, tto, s 1, n, pass s over, tto, k 3, repeat. 
I2th round, knit plain. 

Note. — This design is used in the wrist and back of mitten, as shown 
in Fig. 24, and described in Rule 25. 

To repeat the pattern, omit the first 4 rounds. The hemmed edge which 
appears in the cut, is not included in above directions but is described in 
Rule 25. 

Fig. 34. 




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RULE 36. 

FANCY PATTERN. (Fig. 35.) 
This design is in eights, is knit on four needles, and is complete in 12 
rounds. 

1st round, k 2, tto, s and b, k 4, repeat. 2d round, knit plain. 
3d round, k 3, tto, s and b, k 3, repeat. 4th round, knit plain. 
5th round, k 4, tto, s and b, k 2, repeat. 6th round, knit plain. 
7th round, k 2, n, tto, k i, tto, s and b, k I, repeat. 
8th round, knit plain. 

9th round, k l, n, tto, k 5, repeat. loth round, knit plain. 
Iith round, n, tto, k I, tto, s and b, k 3, repeat. 
1 2th round, knit plain. 

Note. — This design is used in the wrist and back of mitten as shown in 
Fig. 25, and described in Rule 26. 

To repeat the pattern, omit the first 4 rounds. 

The hemmed edge which appears in the cut is not included in above 
directions, but is described in Rule 26. 

Fig. 35. 

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RULE 37. 

FANCY PATTERN. (Fig. 36.) 

This design is in thirteens, is knit on four needles, and is complete in 10 
rounds. 

1st round, s and b, k 4, tto, k I, t'o, k 4, n, repeat. 



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2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, s and b, k 3, tto, k 3, tto, k 3, n, repeat. 
4th round, knit plain. 

5th round, s and b, k 2, tto, k 5, tto, k 2, n, repeat. 
6th round, knit plain. 

7th round, s and b, k i, tto, k 7, tto, k i, n, repeat. 
8th round, knit plain. 

9th round, s and b, tto, k 9, tto, n, repeat, 
loth round, knit plain. 

Note. — This design is used in the wrist and back of mitten as shown in 
Fig. 26, and described in Rule 27. 

The hemmed edge which appears in the cut is not included in above 
directions but is described in Rule 27. 



Fig. 36. 




RULE 38. 

FANCY PATTERW. (Fig. 37.) 

This design is in nines, is knit on four needles, and is complete in six 
rounds. 

1st round, s and b, k 2, tto, k i, tto, k 2, n, repeat. 
2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, s and b, k I, tto, k 3, tto, k i, n, repeat. 
4th round, knit plain. 



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5th round, s and b, tto, k 5, tto, n, repeat. 
6th round, knit plain. 

Note. — This design is used in the wrist and back of mitten as shown in 
Fig. 27, and described in Rule 28. 

The hemmed edge which appears in the cut is not included in above 
directions, but is described in Rule 28. 

Fig. 37. 




RULE 39. 

FAKTCY PATTERN. (Fig. 3S.) 

This design is in fives, is knit on four needles, and is complete in 8 
rounds. 

1st round, tto, k 3, n, repeat. 

2d round, knit plain. 

3d round, k 1, tto, k 2, n, repeat. 

4th round, knit plain. 

5th round, k 2, tto, k i, n, repeat. 

6th round, knit plain. 

7th round, k 3, tto, n, repeat. 

8th round, knit plain. 

Note. — This design is used in the wrist of mitten, as shown in Fig. 28, 
and described in Rule 29. 

The hemmed edge which appears in the cut, is not included in above 
directions, but is described in Rule 29. 



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RULE 40. 

FANCY PATTERN. (Fig. 39.) 

Twenty-two stitches are required for this design. It is knit on four 
needles, and is complete in 8 rounds. 

1st round, s and b, k 3, tto, s and b, k 3, tto, p 2, tto, k 3, n, tto, k 3, n. 

2d round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

3d round, s and b, k 2, tto, k i, s and b, k 2, tto, k i, p 2, k i, tto, k 
2, n, k I , tto, k 2, n. 

4th round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

5th round, s and b, k i, tto, k 2, s and b, k i, tto, k 2, p 2, k 2, tto, k 
I, n, k 2, tto, k I, n. 

6th round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

7th round, s and b, tto, k 3, s and b, tto, k 3, p 2, k 3, tto, n, k 3, ttu, n. 

8th round, k 10, p 2, k 10. 

Note. — This design is used in the back of mitten, as shown in Fig. 28, 
and described in Rule 29. 

Fig. 39. 




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RULE 41. 

FANCY PATTERN. (Fig. 40.) 

This design is in fours, is knit on four needles, and is complete in 4 
rounds. 

1st round, k i, n, tto, k i, repeat. 
2d round, knit plain. 
3d round, n, tto, k 2, repeat. 
4th round, knit plain. 

Fig. 40. 




RULE 42. 
BABY'S SOCK. (Fig. 41.) 

Materials: Yz ounce pink, and Yz ounce white, No. 300 Florence Knit- 
ting Silk, and four No. 18 knitting needles. 

With the pink silk cast on to the first needle 27 stitches, to the second 
needle 18 stitches, and to the third needle 27 stitches, making 72 in all, 
and knit 5 rounds plain. 

6th round, n, tto, repeat. 

Knit 5 rounds plain. 

1 2th round, pick up, and knit with each stitch on the needles, one loop 
from the edge where your work was commenced, thus forming a hem for 
the sock. 

The loops should be picked up from the back side of the work. 

13th round, with white, s and b, k 2, tto, k i, tto, k 2, n, repeat. 

14th round, with white, knit plain. 

15th round, with white, s and b, k i, tto, k 3, tto, k i, n, repeat. 

1 6th round, with white, knit plain. 

Repeat the last four rounds, alternating pink with white silk with each 
repetition until you have nine white and eight pink shells, the last repeti- 
tion being with white. 



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Commence the next round with pink, knitting 24 stitches. Transfer the 
remaining 3 stitches to the second needle. 

Transfer 15 stitches from the third needle to the first needle, making 39 
stitches on the first needle, which are to constitute the foundation of the 
heel. The remaining ^2 stitches, which are to form the instep, will be left 
undisturbed on the second and third needles until the heel is finished. 

Then, with pink, purl back on the first needle one row. 

Work 3-4: rows on the first needle, as follows; viz. : s i, k 38. 

36th row, s I, k 24, n, turn. 

Work 25 rows as follows, viz. : s i, k 1 1, n, turn. 

Knit one row plain, and form on same needle 19 stitches from the loops 
on the left-hand side of heel. Transfer 3 stitches from the second needle 
to the first, and knit the same. 

Transfer all the stitches but 3 on the third needle to the second needle. 
You now have 27 stitches on the second needle. With these stitches, s 
and b, k 2, tto, k i, tto, k 2, n, s and b, k 2, tto, k I, tto, k 2, n, s and b, 
k 2, tto, k I, tto, k 2, tto, n. 

Knit the three stitches on the third needle, and form 19 stitches from 
the loops on the right-hand side of heel. Transfer 6 stitches from the first 
needle to the third and knit the same. This completes the first round of 
the foot. 

2d round, with pink, n, k 23, n, k 31, s and b, k 24. 
3d round, k 27, s and b, k i, tto, k 3, tto, k i, n, s and b, k i, tto, k 3, 
tto, k I, n, s and b, k I, tto, k 3, tto, k i, n, k 27. 
4th round, k 23, n, k 31, s and b, k 23. 

This completes the first pink stripe in the foot, there being four pink 
and four white in all, each of which requires 4 rounds to complete. The 
27 stitches on the second, or instep needle, are to be knit as three 
repetitions of the fancy pattern described in the 13th, 14th, 15th and l6th 
rounds of this rule until the eight stripes are complete. 

Decrease on the first and third needles, once on each, in every alter- 
nate round until the number of stitches on each of these needles is reduced 
to eighteen. 

The manner of decreasing on first needle, is to knit all but four stitches, 
n, k 2. The manner of decreasing on third needle, is to k 2, s and b, 
knit the remaining stitches. 

Having completed the eight stripes, the fancy openwork is discontinued, 
and the toe, which is knit from pink, is worked as follows, viz. : — 
1st, 3d, 5th, 7th, 9th, nth and 13th rounds, knit plain. 
2d, 4th, 6th, 8th, loth, 12th and 14th rounds, purl. 

15th round, knit plain, narrowing twice on each needle. 

1 6th round, purl. 17th round, knit plain. 



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1 8th round, purl. 

19th round, knit plain, narrowing twice on each needle. 

20th round, purl. 21st round, knit plain. 

22d round, purl. 

23d round, knit plain, narrowing twice on each needle. 

24th round, purl. 25th round, knit plain. 

26th round, purl, decreasing once on each needle. 

27th round, knit plain. 28th round, purl. 

29th round, knit plain, narrowing once on each needle. 

30th round, purl. 

Commence the 31st round by knitting 10 stitches. Transfer 10 stitches 
from third needle to first, thus placing 20 stitches on each of two needles. 
Cast off, knitting together at same time one stitch from each needle. 

Finish the sock by twisting a cord from the pink and white silk, and 
running the same into a row of the openwork of the ankle, tipping with 
tassels of the same color. 

If but one color is used, one-half ounce of silk will suffice for a pair of 
socks. 



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RULE 43. 

BABY'S SOCK. (Fig. 42.) 

Materials : i ounce light blue and ^ ounce cream white No. 300 Florence 
Knitting. Silk, and four No. 18 knitting needles. 

With the blue silk, cast on to the first needle 28 stitches, and on to each 
of the second and third needles 21 stitches, making 70 in all, and knit 5 
rounds plain. 

6th round, n, tto, repeat. 

Knit 5 rounds plain. 

1 2th round, pick up and knit with each stitch on the needles, one loop 
from the edge where your work was commenced, thus forming a hem for 
the sock. 

The loops should be picked up from the back side of the work. 

13th round, with white, knit plain. 

14th round, with white, p 3, k l, p 3, repeat. 

15th round, with blue, knit plain. 

1 6th round, with blue, s and b, k i, tto, k i, tto, k i, n, repeat. 

17th round, with white, knit plain. 

i8th round, with white, p 3, k i, p 3, repeat. 

Repeat the last four rounds, alternating blue with white silk with each 
repetition until you have formed seventeen of the white ribs, which will re- 
quire 66 rounds. Transfer 7 stitches from the first needle to the second, 
14 stitches from the second needle to the third, and 21 stitches from the 
third needle to the first, making 42 stitches on the first needle, which are 
to constitute the foundation of the heel. The remaining 28 stitches which 
are to form the instep, will be left undisturbed on the second and third 
needles until the heel is finished. 

Knit 21 stitches, turn. 
1st row, s I, k 20, p 21, turn. 

Work 34 rows as follows, viz. : s i, k 41. 

36th row, s I, k 26, n, turn. 

Work 27 rows as follows, viz. : s i, k 12, n, turn. 

Knit one row plain, and form 17 stitches from the loops on the left-hand 
side of heel. 

Knit the stitches on second and third needles on to one needle, which 
call the second or instep needle, and on the third needle form 17 stitches 
from the loops on the right-hand side of heel. 

Transfer 7 stitches from the first to the third needle and knit the same. 
Transfer 3 stitches from the second needle to the first, and 3 stitches from 
the second needle to the third. 



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This completes the first round of the foot. 
2d round, with blue, k 23, n, k 3, tto, k i, n, s and b, k i, tto, k i, tto, 
k I, n, s and b, k i, tto, k i, tto, k I, n, s and b, k- i, tto, k 3, s and b, k 

23- 

This completes the first blue openwork stripe in the foot. Work alter- 
nately with blue and white two rounds of each, until you have twelve 
stripes of each color. 

The fancy openwork pattern in instep is knit on the 22 stitches on the 
second needle as follows, viz. : — 

1st round, with white, (second needle) knit plain. 
2d round, with white, k i, p 6, k i, p 6, k i, p 6, k i. 
3d round, with blue, knit plain. 

4th round, with blue, k i, tto, k l, n, s and b, k i, tto, k i, tto, k i, n, 
s and b, k I, tto, k i, tto, k i, n, s and b, k i, tto, k i. 

Repeat these 4 rounds until the requisite number of stripes is obtained. 
On the first and third needles, while work on the fancy pattern in in- 
step is progressing, the two colors of silk are used, alternating 2 rounds of 
each as in the instep, first knitting plain with white one round, and purling 
with white one round. 

Knit the next 2 rounds plain with blue. 

Decrease on the first and third needles, once on each, in every alternate 
round, until the number of stitches on each needle is reduced to twenty- 
one. 

The manner of decreasing on first needle is to knit or purl all but four 
stitches, n, k 2. The manner of decreasing on third needle is to k 2, s and 
b, knit the remaining stitches. After the twelfth white stripe in foot is 
complete, knit the toe with blue as follows, viz. : — 
1st and 2d rounds, knit plain. 

3d round, knit plain, narrowing twice on each needle. 
4th round, purl. 5th round, knit plain. 
6th round, purl. 

7th round, knit plain, narrowing twice on each needle. 
8th round, purl, glh round, knit plain, 
loth round, purl. 

nth round, knit plain, narrowing twice on each needle. 
1 2th round, purl. 13th round, knit plain. 
14th round, purl, decreasing once on each needle. 
15th round, knit plain. i6th round, purl. 
17th round, knit plain, narrowing once on each needle. 
1 8th round, purl. 

Transfer I stitch from the first needle to the second, and i stitch from 
the third needle to the second. 



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'Commence the 19th round by knitting 12 stitches. Transfer 12 stitches 
from third needle to first, thus placing 24 stitches on each of two needles. 
Cast off, knitting together at same time one stitch from each needle. 

Finish the sock by twisting a cord from the blue and white silk, and run- 
ning the same into a row of the open work of the ankle, tipping with 
tassels of the same color. 

If but one color is used, one-half ounce of silk will be enough for a pair 
of socks. 



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Special attention is invited to a new form of putting up , 

CORTICELLI Embroidery Silk, io yards on a 

spool, which will be found more convenient for dealers, and 
more economical for consumers than skeins. 

Each spool is equal to four ordinary skeins. The quality 
of this Silk is miich better than that commonly sold in skeins 
or on cards. The colors are also better. 

Ladies making "Japanese Silk Bed Quilts" cannot obtain 
Embroidery Silk in any form so cheaply as by buying the 
CORTICELLI lo-yard spools, which are sold by reHable 
merchants at a popular price. As these Quilts are 
destined to become heirlooms in the families of coming 
generations, prudent women will take pride in leaving to 
their descendants the best specimen of embroidery their 
skill can produce. 



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In order that our customers may not be 
deceived, the style of ball in which Florence 
Knitting Silk is sold is shown in our en- 
graving. Observe that the brand Florence is 
stamped in each spiool ; also the No. 300 on the 
coarser silk, and No. 500 on the finer. 

Imitations in similar style are in the market, 
but under other names. Other imitations have 
a larger spool, to hide the short weight of silk. 

The Florence is positively the only silk 
suitable for knitting which will bear washing 
without injury to color or texture. 

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FLORENCE KNITTING SILK, 

on hand frames, in the best " full fashioned " 
shapes known to the trade. 

They are made extra long, are dyed in the 
yarn, and may be washed without injury to 
colors. 

Being heavier than most silk hose, they are 
adapted for winter use, either for invalids or 
persons who wish to avoid becoming such. 

Purchasers should notice our trade-mark 
knitted into the hem at the top of each stock- 
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